Critical Information Infrastructure

On November 7, 2016, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress promulgated the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the “CSL”) to become effective on June 1, 2017. While the law purports to create an overall national cyber security plan, its provisions, some of which are still vague, create significant potential uncertainties for companies doing business in China.

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Computerfraud.us provides content on cutting edge legal issues relating to the protection of computer data, data breaches, corporate computer policies, court interpretations of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and state and federal compliance requirements. The site also follows trends in cybercrime and how prosecutors, including the Department of Justice, are investigating and prosecuting computer crime.

About Nick

Nick is a partner in Dorsey & Whitney's New York Office. He is a trial lawyer specializing in both complex civil and criminal cases and is a nationally recognized expert on computer crime and the protection of competitively sensitive information and computer data. Read More...